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  • De-mystifying the Green Economy One Workshop at a Time

    De-mystifying the Green Economy One Workshop at a Time

    We all know that taking action on climate is necessary, but how can concerns about the environment fit into the logic of small and medium businesses here in Ottawa?


  • OSFund: Ecology Ottawa Launches Breathe Easy Campaign

    OSFund: Ecology Ottawa Launches Breathe Easy Campaign

    The Ottawa Sustainability Fund is a granting program that supports local environmental initiatives. The recipient of the 2019 grant is Ecology Ottawa with a project called Breath Easy. Keep reading to learn more!


  • You don’t have to live in Amsterdam to cycle in the winter!

    You don’t have to live in Amsterdam to cycle in the winter!

    All season cycling is possible in all communities. Read our Guide to Winter Cycling for useful tips and resources on getting around on two-wheels in all weather.


  • Bringing the Bicycle Film Festival to Ottawa

    Bringing the Bicycle Film Festival to Ottawa

    Ottawa is a beautiful city to ride a bike. Whether you mountain, road, BMX or just tootle around getting from A to B, you’ve probably got a smile on your face when there are pedals under your feet. And a lot of us know that feeling! We have a huge cycling community in Ottawa!


  • Facilities of the Future: IKEA Ottawa

    Facilities of the Future: IKEA Ottawa

    Earlier this month, we hosted a sustainable facilities tour with IKEA Ottawa. Carbon 613 members were invited to join IKEA co-workers behind-the-scenes (and above them) for a look at some of the features and initiatives that are helping them run their business more sustainably. Here are just a few of the things we got to…